AZ vs. CA:21 California Exhibits, Vol. XXI; Nos. 4501-4597

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[17] Mr. Burke [Rep. Charles H. Burke (S.D.), member of the subcommittee]. What was the limit of cost of this project? Mr. Schanck. The first appropriation was made to initiate the appropriation of water for 150,000 acres. There was no estimate made. It was done under an emergency, where delay to begin the appropriation might work an injury to the Indians, as the Colorado River is being rapidly appropriated. Mr. Burke. Before the act of April 4, 1910? Mr. Conner [This person might have been McGill Conner, Examiner Irrigation Accounts, Indian Service]. That act provided for the construction of a pumping plant on the Colorado River Indian Reservation for the purpose of securing an appropriation of water for the irrigation of approximately 150,000 acres of land. Mr. Burke. Without any limit of cost? Mr. Conner. No limit of cost. Mr. Burke. How much has it cost up to the present time? Mr. Schanck. Up to the end of the fiscal year 1913, $85,000, approximately, and $25,000 appropriated this year makes $110,000, and out of that amount the plant has been operated for more than a year. This $17,000 will complete the distributing system to the 5,000 acres that have been allotted and operate the system. Mr. Burke. How much further is it contemplated to go? This language here contemplates 150,000 acres. Mr. Schanck. Yes, sir. Mr. Burke. Is it intended to continue until you have irrigated 150,000 acres?